Kathryn Gagnon Papers
Scope and Content Note
This collection of papers includes personal correspondence, primary school and university publications from local schools that Gagnon saved, as well as organizational materials from her work in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul community. These organizations include The Links, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the Penumbra Theatre. Materials presented here span from 1904-1991.
Dates
- Creation: 1988-2004
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Andersen Library Reading Room. Advanced notice is requested.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright is retained by the copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Kathryn Gagnon was a life long resident of St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in the Rondo Community. Kathryn was active in the Rondo Community and various organizations. She collected publications, clippings and photos from events around the Twin Cities and donated these to the archives for public use.
Extent
1.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
This collection of papers was donated by the estate of Kathryn Rebecca Coram Gagnon and contains correspondence, ephemera, and organizational materials related to her life in the Twin Cities.
Arrangement
The collection is organized by folder title.
Physical Location
Mezzanine
Acquisition
Donated by the Estate of Kathryn Gagnon 2014.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and the finding aid written by Tia-Simone Gardner, 2014.
Subject
- Kathryn Rebecca Coram Gagnon (Person)
- Gagnon (Family)
- Title
- Kathryn Gagnon Papers
- Author
- Sarah Carlson
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Givens Collection of African American Literature Collecting Area
